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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,902.06, 464,924.94 and 185,999.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,902.06, 464,924.94 and 185,999.06 is: 256,678.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,902.06 : 464,924.94 = 185,999.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,902.06/464,924.94 = 185,999.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,902.06x = 464,924.94 × 185,999.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,902.06x = 86,475,601,810.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,475,601,810.56/336,902.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,678.76

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